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as in liberates
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opens
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in clears
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in relieves
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saves
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of frees
But for occasional rice preparation, the stovetop method works perfectly well — and frees up valuable counter and cabinet space.
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Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
That frees up the conversation surrounding optimal deployment of the big outscorers.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Sometimes rapidly moving the shifter frees the switch up enough to work.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
That also frees Moscow to give more aid to Tehran.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The move frees up $16 million in total that can now be used differently.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Stack’s presence at both ends of the floor frees up space for his teammates to do their thing.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The move frees up more space for Dallas to work with ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline — but given all of its absences, the Stars also need to find production within.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Delegating financial reporting frees CFOs to focus on enterprise leadership skills that boards expect in CEO candidates.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
That frees up the conversation surrounding optimal deployment of the big outscorers.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Sometimes rapidly moving the shifter frees the switch up enough to work.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
That also frees Moscow to give more aid to Tehran.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The move frees up $16 million in total that can now be used differently.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Stack’s presence at both ends of the floor frees up space for his teammates to do their thing.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The move frees up more space for Dallas to work with ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline — but given all of its absences, the Stars also need to find production within.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Delegating financial reporting frees CFOs to focus on enterprise leadership skills that boards expect in CEO candidates.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frees
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Where Beyoncé added poetic interludes between songs, in Songs from the Hole, the audience learns about Jacobs' story and how his music spiritually liberates him while simultaneously being among the reasons officials cited for not granting him parole.—
Kara Frame,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nuclear fusion, like in the Sun, liberates 630 trillion joules for each kilogram of hydrogen fuel.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Private museum tours, sandal-making workshops, and boat trips to the nearby islands of Aegina and Kea (where another One&Only opens in 2024) can be arranged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Get Morning Squawk directly to your inbox The Morning Squawk newsletter by Alex Harring is your rundown of five things to know before the stock market opens.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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After all, James Dolan paid a visit to Ariel Hukporti’s locker last season shortly before the Knicks traded away Jericho Sims, and Diawara clears Hukporti in the impact department.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Spring cleaning clears all that buildup so your windows actually look clear again.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rhoades said that the process relieves stress for the pregnant mother.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Alex Yearwood relieves Canalichio.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Building this into your trip early saves headaches later.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Born with Down syndrome, the South Elgin resident saves his money to purchase toys for his local fire district’s Toys for Tots drive (Scooby-Doo puzzles and Hot Wheels featured prominently).—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Homecoming through death, which, once the card is dealt, releases me from my placelessness .—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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This releases chlorine atoms — like a microscopic, demented Pac-Man, a single one can devour more than 100,000 ozone molecules.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, the play has a surprise ending that somewhat redeems the characters and story.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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In many ways, an athlete who redeems herself is far more relatable than one who simply dominates her sport from one Olympic cycle to the next.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Frees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frees. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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